NHS Blood and Transplant
Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)
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Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)
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Casual Role: Welcome & Support Assistant (Blood Collection)
Job Summary
Join our team of casual workers supporting blood collection efforts on an ad-hoc basis. This role demands flexibility, availability at short notice, and an ability to adapt to changing work hours and locations.
ideal for those with a warm, welcoming approach and no need for medical qualifications. Training will be provided.
Hours and locations: Variable, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays. Blood collections can take place in multiple sites, requiring travel (up to two hours) via our vehicles or your own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the blood collection team to welcome donors and manage the refreshment area post-donation.
- Handling blood bags and associated equipment with care.
- Assisting with equipment load/unload—including heavy objects up to 13kg.
- Attending disks as required (evenings, weekends, bank holidays).
- Assembling/dismantling setup as needed per collection requirements.
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About You
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with the public (essential for a welcoming approach).
- Proficiency in numeracy and literacy (basic level required).
Skills or prior experience in medical settings are not mandatory. A friendly personality and adaptability are what we value most.
What You’ll Gain
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is dedicated to saving and improving lives through blood and organ donation. We underpin our mission by fostering a culture built on three core values:
Caring • Expert • Quality These core principles guide everything we do—from donor interactions to workforce development.
Benefits of Joining Us
- Flexible work arrangements: Discuss potential flexibility for your commitments.
- Inclusive pension scheme: The NHS Pension Scheme offers long-term security.
- Learning development: Thrive program supporting personal/career growth for all.
- Health & wellbeing: Access to confidential support services including EEPs and tailored adjustments.
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Inclusivity matters to us! We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and welcome disabled candidates. Reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment interviews.
Support & Next Steps
For a complete overview of the role, review the full job description or person specification.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026, at 23:59.
Interview Dates: Expected on Tuesday, 21 July 2026 (subject to confirmation).
Contact Person: Sarah Cawthorne (sarah.cawthorne@nhsbt.nhs.uk), Recruitment Coordinator.
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